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9ee163f0-3773-4f9b-a142-a4934c5351a6http://www.government.se/speeches/2018/03/speech-by-state-secretary-pernilla-baralt-at-commission-on-the-status-of-women-2018/
SpeechInternationalMinistry of Health and Social AffairsGovernmentGender equalitySweden and the UNFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSpeech by State Secretary Pernilla Baralt at Commission on the Status of Women 2018The General Assembly of the United Nations, New York, 14 mars 2018
Check against delivery. Fri, 16 Mar 2018 09:44:01 +01002018-03-16T09:44:01+01:00961a4d4a-83e5-4abd-9474-1e7502214e7dhttp://www.government.se/speeches/2018/03/speech-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-margot-wallstrom-at-wikigapsthlm-at-kth-royal-institute-of-technology/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmGender equalityForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policySpeech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström at #WikiGapSthlm at KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyStockholm, 8 March 2018. Check against delivery. Wed, 14 Mar 2018 13:21:10 +01002018-03-14T13:21:10+01:00552c0c23-2c94-4213-9ba5-635fdfc10f83http://www.government.se/articles/2018/03/examples-of-what-swedens-feminist-foreign-policy-has-contributed-to/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsGender equalityForeign and security policyArticleFeminist foreign policyExamples of what Sweden’s feminist foreign policy has contributed toWed, 14 Mar 2018 12:57:27 +01002018-03-14T12:57:27+01:00b0476f3b-ccf5-402e-b697-8da00964a4abhttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2018/03/media-invitation-wikigap-at-kth-royal-institute-of-technology/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmGender equalityForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyMedia invitation: #WikiGap at KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyYou are invited to attend a press conference with Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström in connection with #WikiGap.Mon, 05 Mar 2018 12:02:59 +01002018-03-05T12:02:59+01:00a78fc012-f4e3-448a-8ae7-c34786c6e8achttp://www.government.se/opinion-pieces/2018/03/shedecides-has-grown-into-a-global-power/
Opinion pieceInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsFeminist foreign policySheDecides has grown into a global powerSixteen million young girls and teenagers give birth each year – most of whom live in low-income countries. Unwanted and forced pregnancies can be prevented. But the right to contraception and safe abortions is currently under attack.Fri, 02 Mar 2018 15:12:00 +01002018-03-02T15:12:00+01:00a3351d67-2a9a-43ea-92a3-e7e84793c640http://www.government.se/press-releases/2018/02/sweden-to-increase-gender-equality-on-the-internet-through-wikigap/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmGender equalityFeminist foreign policySweden to increase gender equality on the internet through #WikiGapOn 8 March, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Wikimedia will take joint global action to help make the internet more gender equal. Edit-a-thons aimed at increasing the number of women on Wikipedia will be organised in parallel in some 50 countries. Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström will host #WikiGapSthlm at KTH Royal Institute of Technology.Wed, 14 Feb 2018 16:15:02 +01002018-02-14T16:15:02+01:00a9758d43-4da1-4c52-9c89-269f12312cb5http://www.government.se/press-releases/2018/02/sweden-to-host-global-gender-equality-conference-1517-april/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinMargot WallströmInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsTrade and investment promotionForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyAnn LindeSweden to host global gender equality conference 15–17 AprilLeaders from all over the world will gather in Stockholm to intensify international efforts for gender equality. The Stockholm Forum on Gender Equality brings together close to 500 key representatives from civil society organisations, governments, business, and academia. The aim is to find solutions, take new initiatives, and strengthen co-operation in the international fight for gender equality.Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:00:17 +01002018-02-14T14:00:17+01:00f4e4b4f3-34e3-4e3a-834a-d797592f11c3http://www.government.se/speeches/2018/02/the-governments-statement-of-foreign-policy-2018/
SpeechEUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsTrade and investment promotionForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyThe Government’s Statement of Foreign Policy 2018On 14 February, Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström presented the 2018 Statement of Foreign Policy in the Riksdag.
Check against delivery.Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:04:26 +01002018-02-14T09:04:26+01:003b61a6b4-dec4-4b04-9058-31741936083ahttp://www.government.se/country-and-regional-strategies/2018/01/strategy-for-sustainable-peace-20172022/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsForeign and security policyCountry and regional strategyFeminist foreign policyStrategy for Sustainable Peace 2017–2022The overall objective of the Strategy for sustainable peace is to contribute to prevention of armed conflict, effective conflict resolution, sustainable peacebuilding and statebuilding, increased human security in fragile and conflict-affected states, and empowerment of women as well as of youth, children and other excluded groups in these situations.
Fri, 26 Jan 2018 15:56:43 +01002018-01-26T15:56:43+01:00099d1ae7-3f62-4b78-a962-f67fad7a4d7chttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2018/01/the-government-of-sweden-tasks-the-armed-forces-to-support-the-united-nations-with-gender-competence/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry of DefenceMinistry for Foreign AffairsGovernmentMargot WallströmPeter HultqvistDefenceForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyThe Government of Sweden tasks the Armed Forces to support the United Nations with gender competenceOn 25 January the Swedish government decided to task the Armed Forces to support the United Nations with gender competence. Sweden is responding to a sought after need within the UN and will thereby continue to be an active partner for gender equality and its development within the UN system.Thu, 25 Jan 2018 12:40:42 +01002018-01-25T12:40:42+01:004778da9f-6eb6-46cb-944e-b8d610673efdhttp://www.government.se/country-and-regional-strategies/2017/12/strategy-for-swedens-development-cooperation-in-the-areas-of-human-rights-democracy-and-the-rule-of-law-20182022/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsCountry and regional strategyFeminist foreign policyGlobal GoalsStrategy for Sweden’s development cooperation in the areas of human rights, democracy and the rule of law 2018–2022The Swedish Government has adopted a new strategy for human rights, democracy and the rule of law that will apply to Swedish development cooperation between 2018 and 2022. The overall objective of the strategy is to contribute to secure, just and inclusive democratic societies that protect and respect the equal rights of all. The strategy will apply in 2018–2022 and covers the funds allocated in the appropriation directions of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) and Folke Bernadotte Academy for each budget year.Wed, 20 Dec 2017 15:38:15 +01002017-12-20T15:38:15+01:008c9df589-66ec-4229-8c28-4652c12aec87http://www.government.se/articles/2017/12/refugee-girls-and-women-moving-forward-on-migration-policy/
EUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsInternational development cooperationCivil societyDemocracy and human rightsMigration and asylumArticleFeminist foreign policyThe EU-representationChildren’s rightsRefugee girls and women: Moving forward on migration policyOn 7 December, the Permanent Representation of Sweden to the EU hosted two panel discussions on women and girls in EU migration policy. The discussions provided input to political decision making processes in the field of migration.Fri, 15 Dec 2017 12:06:12 +01002017-12-15T12:06:12+01:00c354b7af-7883-4f30-a31e-3f3534f261b7http://www.government.se/speeches/2017/11/speech-at-the-foreign-trade-university-hanoi-vietnam/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policySpeech at the Foreign Trade University, Hanoi, VietnamSwedish Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström, 22 November 2017.
Check against delivery.Wed, 22 Nov 2017 10:50:10 +01002017-11-22T10:50:10+01:0081560b17-0b88-44e0-841a-f64d904a15dahttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/10/three-years-with-a-feminist-foreign-policy---the-ministry-for-foreign-affairs-presents-collected-examples-of-what-the-policy-has-achieved/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentThree years with a feminist foreign policy – The Ministry for Foreign Affairs presents collected examples of what the policy has achievedSweden is the first country in the world to pursue a feminist foreign policy. The aim is to contribute to gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights by all women and girls. Tue, 31 Oct 2017 09:30:00 +01002017-10-31T09:30:06+01:0093cc7b1e-b4b9-42bc-9222-167b3dafc576http://www.government.se/information-material/2017/10/swedens-feminist-foreign-policy--examples-from-three-years-of-implementation/
Information materialInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsGender equalityForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSweden's feminist foreign policy – examples from three years of implementationSweden is the first country in the world to pursue a feminist foreign policy. The aim is to contribute to gender equality and the full enjoyment of human rights by all women and girls.Mon, 30 Oct 2017 17:06:55 +01002017-10-30T17:06:55+01:00a724b6da-67fc-4521-a565-f7095fa05d17http://www.government.se/speeches/2017/10/speech-by-how-can-we-make-our-region-more-stable-and-secure/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmGender equalityForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSpeech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström: How can we make our region more stable and secure?Speech at the university in Archangelsk, 18 October 2017.
Check against delivery.Wed, 18 Oct 2017 17:26:28 +02002017-10-18T17:26:28+02:007c1a7ded-4992-4fd8-b586-6d35879d9c0bhttp://www.government.se/speeches/2017/09/national-statement-unga72/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmDemocracy and human rightsForeign and security policySweden and the UNSustainable development policyFeminist foreign policySweden in the UN Security Council72nd United Nations General Assembly National Statement on behalf of SwedenDelivered by H.E. Ms Margot Wallström, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sweden.
Check against delivery.Fri, 22 Sep 2017 21:15:14 +02002017-09-22T21:15:14+02:00c5c92458-04a2-47d3-b606-218534d01b5fhttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/06/conference-to-highlight-gender-equality-ahead-of-social-summit-for-fair-jobs-and-growth/
Press releaseEUPrime Minister's OfficeMinistry of Health and Social AffairsStefan LöfvenÅsa RegnérGender equalityFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSocial Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth Conference to highlight gender equality ahead of Social Summit for Fair Jobs and GrowthThe University of Gothenburg, the seat of the Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research, has been tasked with organising a conference ahead of the Social Summit for Fair Jobs and Growth to be co-hosted in Gothenburg by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and President of the European Commission Jean-Claude Juncker on 17 November 2017. Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:57:01 +02002017-06-20T09:57:01+02:00ff2220d7-3bd5-45b7-ad76-933c17f385dbhttp://www.government.se/speeches/2017/06/deputy-prime-minister-lovins-remarks-for-world-oceans-day/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationEnvironment and climateSustainable development policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentGlobal GoalsThe Ocean ConferenceDeputy Prime Minister Lövins remarks for World Oceans DayWorlds Oceans Day in New York, 8 June 2017.
Check against delivery.Thu, 08 Jun 2017 17:45:34 +02002017-06-08T17:45:34+02:0074feaa00-4b83-4e9d-b961-02bc4875985ehttp://www.government.se/statements/2017/05/statement-by-minister-of-defence-peter-hultqvist-at-the-unsc-open-debate-on-sexual-violence-in-conflict/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsCivil societyDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityForeign and security policyStatementSweden and the UNFeminist foreign policySweden in the UN Security CouncilStatement by Minister of Defence Peter Hultqvist at the UNSC Open Debate on Sexual Violence in ConflictStatement by H.E. Mr Peter Hultqvist, Minister of Defence of Sweden, at the Security Council Open Debate on Sexual Violence in Conflict Settings, Monday, 15 May 2017
Mon, 15 May 2017 21:35:54 +02002017-05-15T21:35:54+02:009a8cdc02-e114-4496-8cf4-b41bf6afadbehttp://www.government.se/articles/2017/05/new-policy-framework-for-swedish-development-cooperation-and-humanitarian-aid/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityArticleSustainable development policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentGlobal GoalsNew policy framework for Swedish development cooperation and humanitarian aidIn December 2016, the Government adopted a new policy framework outlining the direction of Swedish development cooperation and humanitarian aid. The policy framework has now been translated into English. Fri, 12 May 2017 14:07:13 +02002017-05-12T14:07:13+02:00660ac48a-e70e-4d34-ba7c-cfdbcc81344dhttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/04/the-government-increases-support-to-middle-income-countries-receiving-large-numbers-of-refugees/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsSustainable development policyFeminist foreign policyThe Government increases support to middle-income countries receiving large numbers of refugeesSweden is increasing support to middle-income countries that receive many refugee, such as Jordan and Lebanon. During a panel debate in connection with the World Bank’s spring meeting in Washington, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate Isabella Lövin announced that Sweden will increase its support to the Global Concessional Financing Facility (GCFF) by almost SEK 90 million (USD 10 Million) in additional funds.Fri, 21 Apr 2017 17:36:07 +02002017-04-21T17:36:07+02:00d86e4671-7ed5-459c-b422-bb0bdd87eecehttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/04/reduced-offsets-mean-more-international-development-assistance/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsSustainable development policyFeminist foreign policyReduced offsets mean more international development assistanceIn the spring amending budget for 2017, it is proposed that SEK 1.3 billion be restored to the development assistance budget as a result of reduced offsets for asylum costs. The money will be used to meet the growing humanitarian needs following the drought in sub-Saharan Africa, and to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and international climate efforts. This is part of an agreement between the Government and the Left Party. Tue, 18 Apr 2017 12:00:00 +02002017-04-18T12:00:19+02:00463bb70d-e8a1-43a4-ab9d-e89f01dee075http://www.government.se/statements/2017/03/statement-of-government-policy-in-the-parliamentary-debate-on-foreign-affairs-2017/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsForeign and security policyStatementSustainable development policyFeminist foreign policySweden in the UN Security CouncilStatement of Government Policy in the Parliamentary Debate on Foreign Affairs 2017On Wednesday 15 February 2017, Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström presented the Statement of Foreign Policy to the Riksdag.
Check against delivery.Mon, 27 Mar 2017 17:40:12 +02002017-03-27T17:40:12+02:00924c1573-f23d-4077-ab61-ee15ed2416c4http://www.government.se/speeches/2017/03/speech-by-minister-for-foreign-affairs-margot-wallstrom-in-washington-22-march-2017/
SpeechEUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policySpeech by minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström in Washington 22 March 2017The speech was held in Washington at a ministerial meeting with coalition partners in the fight against ISIL/Daesh. Thu, 23 Mar 2017 16:34:13 +01002017-03-23T16:34:13+01:006bc6accf-18c0-4e2e-bda7-a37b0c182fd3http://www.government.se/speeches/2017/03/speech-by-minister-regner-at-the-security-council-on-trafficking-in-persons-in-conflict-situations/
SpeechMinistry of Health and Social AffairsÅsa RegnérDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityJudicial systemSweden and the UNFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSweden in the UN Security CouncilSpeech by Minister Regnér at ministerial debate in the Security Council on trafficking in persons in conflict situations15 March 2017, New York – Statement on behalf of Sweden by H.E. Åsa Regnér, Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality at the Security Council Ministerial level Open Debate on Trafficking in Persons in Conflict Situations: forced labour, slavery and other similar practices. Wed, 15 Mar 2017 16:23:15 +01002017-03-15T16:23:15+01:00977abf43-421e-44d0-bf0d-2e7b15075881http://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/03/minister-for-gender-equality-highlights-the-swedish-sexual-purchases-act-at-the-un-commission-on-the-status-of-women/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry of Health and Social AffairsÅsa RegnérDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityForeign and security policySweden and the UNFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentMinister for Gender Equality highlights the Swedish Sexual Purchases Act at the UN Commission on the Status of Women On 13–15 March, Minister for Gender Equality Åsa Regnér will head Sweden’s delegation at the annual session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York. This year’s overarching theme is women’s economic empowerment in a changing labour market. Actress Sissela Kyle will also take part in New York through the Swedish delegation. Mon, 13 Mar 2017 10:44:17 +01002017-03-13T10:44:17+01:00194cd673-43dd-4299-aeb9-2298ebdfca22http://www.government.se/opinion-pieces/2017/03/to-us--she-decides/
Opinion pieceEUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityFeminist foreign policyOpinion piece: "To us – She Decides"Opinion piece by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate Ms Isabella Lövin and seven European colleagues in Svenska Dagbladet, 8 March 2017. Wed, 08 Mar 2017 15:33:38 +01002017-03-08T15:33:38+01:009aa91082-ad89-4fec-823a-af06ffe4ade5http://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/03/invitation-digitaldiplomacy--the-first-public-digital-meeting-between-women-foreign-ministers/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmGender equalityForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyInvitation: #DigitalDiplomacy – the first public digital meeting between women foreign ministersTue, 07 Mar 2017 12:32:17 +01002017-03-07T12:32:17+01:005f9892fb-22bc-4ce1-a1d1-de66037039bfhttp://www.government.se/speeches/2017/03/address-by-isabella-lovin-deputy-prime-minister-and-minister-for-international-development-cooperation-at-she-decides-conference-2-march-2017/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationFeminist foreign policyGlobal GoalsAddress by Isabella Lövin Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for International Development Cooperation at She Decides Conference 2 March 2017Check against delivery.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:53:04 +01002017-03-07T11:53:04+01:0029fa96c1-3fff-4560-8bfe-bf1cf49fecd4http://www.government.se/speeches/2017/03/Speech-on-feminist-foreign-policy-at-the-50-year-anniversary-of-Lund-University/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmDemocracy and human rightsForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSpeech on feminist foreign policy at the 350-year anniversary of Lund UniversitySpeech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström, 7 March 2017.
Check against delivery.Tue, 07 Mar 2017 11:36:38 +01002017-03-07T11:36:38+01:00ec8175e5-fc8f-40dd-8abf-b25f1aae709dhttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/03/government-increasing-support-to-sexual-and-reproductive-health-and-rights/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentGovernment increasing support to sexual and reproductive health and rightsAt the ‘She Decides’ conference in Brussels today, Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate Isabella Lövin will announce an increase of SEK 200 million in support to sexual and reproductive health and rights. Thu, 02 Mar 2017 11:05:08 +01002017-03-02T11:05:08+01:0005f4c815-eb3a-404a-ae20-876edacd71f5http://www.government.se/information-material/2017/02/swedish-foreign-service-action-plan-for-feminist-foreign-policy-20152018-including-focus-areas-for-2017/
Information materialMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinMargot WallströmDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentAnn LindeSwedish Foreign Service action plan for feminist foreign policy 2015–2018 including focus areas for 2017This action plan sets the direction of feminist foreign policy action to be taken by the Foreign Service, guided by six long-term objectives. These are broad objectives to match broad challenges, cover the entire global agenda and bring the whole gamut of foreign policy tools into play.Tue, 28 Feb 2017 14:49:28 +01002017-02-28T14:49:28+01:008182b363-13bf-45ac-a703-c4cc8eb0e90dhttp://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/02/press-invitation-to-the-conference-shedecides-in-brussels-co-hosted-by-sweden-and-minister-isabella-lovin/
Press releaseEUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentPress invitation to the conference #Shedecides in Brussels co-hosted by Sweden and Minister Isabella LövinBelgium's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Development Cooperation Alexander De Croo is hosting on 2 March 2017 the Brussels International Conference SHE DECIDES. This conference is coorganised with Lilianne Ploumen, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands, Isabella Lövin, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate of Sweden and Ulla Tørnæs, Minister for Development Cooperation of Denmark in support of the Global Fundraising Initiative SHE DECIDES.Wed, 22 Feb 2017 10:34:51 +01002017-02-22T11:02:01+01:00d85c951f-f5dd-4fdd-8c8c-ec2016ac4a7fhttp://www.government.se/opinion-pieces/2017/02/dark-days-for-children/
Opinion pieceInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationSweden and the UNFeminist foreign policy"Dark Days for Children"Opinion piece by Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate Ms Isabella Lövin, and Executive Director of UNICEF Anthony Lake in Project Syndicate, 27 January 2017.Tue, 14 Feb 2017 16:55:18 +01002017-02-14T17:06:33+01:00f143215a-b4ed-416c-868c-bbb6171ed0d8http://www.government.se/press-releases/2017/02/sweden-belgium-the-netherlands-and-denmark-will-hold-the-she-decides-conference-in-brussels-on-2-march-2017/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSweden, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark will hold the She Decides conference in Brussels on 2 March 2017Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Climate Isabella Lövin, together with the development cooperation ministers of Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark, is to convene an international conference entitled She Decides on 2 March in Brussels. Thu, 09 Feb 2017 10:11:19 +01002017-02-09T10:23:41+01:00778b00c0-c692-41e8-aaa2-a5414948a695http://www.government.se/articles/2017/02/the-governments-measures-for-a-more-peaceful-world/
EUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsInternational development cooperationDemocracy and human rightsForeign and security policyArticleFeminist foreign policyThe International DialogueSweden in the UN Security CouncilThe Government’s measures for a more peaceful worldThe need for peace in the world is greater than it has been for a long time. The number of conflicts in recent years has increased. Violence in countries such as Syria, Yemen and Afghanistan has turned back decades of economic, social and political development. Climate change, with the accompanying droughts, flooding or lack of freshwater, is accelerating and aggravating the challenges that already exist in fragile states. Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:07:42 +01002017-02-07T11:48:15+01:0001b16f5b-f2d2-4bb7-9352-e64615b53214http://www.government.se/statements/2017/01/Statement-in-connection-with-the-decision-to-stop-US-aid-to-organisations-that-support-abortions-abroad/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationStatementFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentStatement in connection with the decision to stop US aid to organisations that support abortions abroadMon, 30 Jan 2017 12:40:53 +01002017-01-30T16:20:58+01:00b138274a-299b-4425-b936-5ac50e238825http://www.government.se/articles/2016/12/sweden-chair-of-expert-group-on-women-peace-and-security/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmForeign and security policyArticleSweden and the UNFeminist foreign policySweden in the UN Security CouncilSweden chair of expert group on women, peace and security As of 1 January 2017, Sweden will co-chair the UN Security Council’s Informal Expert Group on Women, Peace and Security together with Uruguay and the United Kingdom.Wed, 21 Dec 2016 15:23:49 +01002016-12-21T15:27:11+01:0032978866-f079-4f9b-a005-03dd44d19a3bhttp://www.government.se/articles/2016/11/interest-in-brussels-for-the-feminist-foreign-policy/
EUArticleFeminist foreign policyThe EU-representationInterest in Brussels for the Feminist Foreign PolicyThat Sweden since the election in 2014 has a feminist government promoting a Feminist Foreign Policy continues to attract attention. Anders Ahnlid, the Swedish Ambassador to the EU, recently spoke on this topic upon a special request from the Young Professionals Network in Brussels.Wed, 02 Nov 2016 14:33:58 +01002016-11-03T15:55:15+01:001aeb6c53-b753-4425-bf96-301a552078e9http://www.government.se/speeches/2016/10/speech-on-swedens-feminist-foreign-policy-by-foreign-minister-margot-wallstrom-at-ihec-in-carthage-tunis/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmFeminist foreign policySpeech on Sweden’s Feminist Foreign Policy by Foreign Minister Margot Wallström at IHEC in Carthage, TunisCheck against deliveryFri, 28 Oct 2016 09:13:14 +02002016-10-28T09:18:21+02:008f178f5a-5de9-4860-9568-949b8a9f308ehttp://www.government.se/speeches/2016/10/speech-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-ahead-of-united-nations-day/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmForeign and security policySweden and the UNFeminist foreign policySpeech by the Minister for Foreign Affairs ahead of United Nations DaySpeech by Minister for Foreign Affairs Margot Wallström at Stockholm Concert Hall, 21 October 2016.
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Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:53:01 +02002016-10-27T11:07:20+02:00b45b85d1-7ba8-473a-8eab-46ded39f32edhttp://www.government.se/opinion-pieces/2016/10/we-in-sweden-are-not-alone-in-our-frustration-at-violations-in-the-middle-east/
Opinion pieceEUInternationalPrime Minister's OfficeMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmStefan LöfvenForeign and security policySweden and the UNFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentWe in Sweden are not alone in our frustration at violations in the Middle EastOpinion piece in SvD 16 October 2016 by Prime Minister Stefan Löfven and Margot Wallström, Minister for Foreign Affairs. The images of human suffering in Syria are heart-rending. Hospitals are bombed, and small children are dug out of the ruins. Humanitarian assistance is not getting through. It is unbearable to behold. The UN Secretary-General has likened Syria’s largest city, Aleppo, to a slaughterhouse and the bombs continue to fall.Sun, 16 Oct 2016 09:46:04 +02002016-10-16T09:56:25+02:0031bc905e-abd3-45a7-b548-3eea857237cbhttp://www.government.se/speeches/2016/10/speech-by-isabella-lovin-at-brussels-conference-on-afghanistan-4-5-october-2016/
SpeechEUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationSustainable development policyFeminist foreign policySpeech by Isabella Lövin at donor conference for AfghanistanSpeech by Isabella Lövin, Deputy Prime Minister of Sweden and Minister of International Development Cooperation and Climate at Brussels Conference on Afghanistan 4-5 October 2016.
Check against delivery.Wed, 05 Oct 2016 15:25:02 +02002016-10-05T15:37:40+02:00328ddd4e-523a-4bc6-b613-bc67688bcbf4http://www.government.se/statements/2016/10/statement-by-the-minister-for-foreign-affairs-on-the-result-of-the-referendum-in-colombia/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmForeign and security policyStatementFeminist foreign policyStatement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the result of the referendum in ColombiaMon, 03 Oct 2016 11:12:24 +02002016-10-03T11:20:50+02:0071e205fe-a3e6-411e-ba6f-ad9ecb445114http://www.government.se/country-and-regional-strategies/2016/09/strategy-for-swedens-development-cooperation-with-colombia-2016-2020/
InternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsDemocracy and human rightsForeign and security policyCountry and regional strategyFeminist foreign policyStrategy for Sweden’s development cooperation with Colombia 2016-2020Within the framework of this strategy, Swedish development cooperation with Colombia will contribute to peacebuilding and state building, as well as sustainable development.Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:07:59 +02002016-09-23T12:53:54+02:00387bf861-9c1d-4244-9a29-f3112020b9f9http://www.government.se/speeches/2016/09/speech-by-isabella-lovin-at-un-high-level-meeting-on-addressing-large-movements-of-refugees-and-migrants/
SpeechInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsIsabella LövinInternational development cooperationMigration and asylumForeign and security policySweden and the UNFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSpeech by Isabella Lövin at UN High-Level meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrantsUN High-Level meeting on addressing large movements of refugees and migrants, 19 September 2016, New York.
Round table – addressing the root causes of large movements of migrants
Check against delivery. Tue, 20 Sep 2016 09:57:52 +02002016-09-20T10:19:13+02:00f237aed5-4c63-4eb8-b0c8-0e7630908ba5http://www.government.se/opinion-pieces/2016/07/europe-must-help-syrias-women-make-peace/
Opinion pieceEUInternationalMinistry for Foreign AffairsMargot WallströmDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityForeign and security policyFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentEurope Must Help Syria’s Women Make PeaceOpinion piece in Huffington Post 21 July 2016 by Margot Wallström, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Hind Kabawat, High Negotiations Committee. Thu, 21 Jul 2016 13:03:00 +02002016-07-30T13:38:08+02:00899b537a-54d4-41b9-b1f8-cdc4ef356000http://www.government.se/press-releases/2016/07/sweden-to-participate-in-the-launch-of-the-global-partnership-to-end-violence-against-children/
Press releaseInternationalMinistry of Health and Social AffairsÅsa RegnérDemocracy and human rightsGender equalityFeminist foreign policyA Feminist GovernmentSweden to participate in the launch of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against ChildrenOn Tuesday 12 July, Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality Åsa Regnér will represent Sweden at the launch of the Global Partnership to End Violence Against Children at the UN Headquarters in New York. This partnership for global collaboration is part of the 2030 Agenda, and Sweden has a prominent role to play as one of the pathfinders in this work.Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:15:28 +02002016-07-08T09:19:42+02:00